Originally Posted by
Colt Carson
Things I’ve learned about portable gens…
Purchase the best quality generator you can afford, I chose Honda.
Purchase only non-ethanol gasoline and treat with fuel stabilizer. Rotate yearly.
Purchase high quality fuel containers if you are not using a larger tank. I chose European spec NATO 5 liter Jerry cans. Beware of cheap knock-offs. The plastic containers I’ve seen were all junk.
If you have to use extension cords, make sure they are sized correctly for the load. Mine are 10 and 12 gauge wire cords.
All this.
Originally Posted by
Entryteam
Portable means I can fit it in my truck when travelling. I guess I need to figure out HOW much wattage to get. That is the confusing part. I like dual fuel, though...that's a great feature.
There are online calculators to calculate wattage needs. Pay attention to both surge/startup and running needs. Anticipate that once you have power, you'll want to power more than you think. Advice I got was minimum calculation + 20%.
Think about "portability" carefully. Does portable mean capable of moving, a carted unit + ramps, or something you can easily lift and carry? Those matter.
Also, noise is a bigger factor than you think. It's annoying to have that constant drone in the background, or to have to move away or around a unit to talk or hang out. Also, if you have lights and power when others don't you may get unwanted attention. A typical generator under load can be heard across a subdivision.
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